title: Shock wave lithotripsy of urinary calculi with Lithocut C-3000 in a small center.
abstract: We report clinical results with the Lithocut C-3000 shock wave lithotriptor used in treatment of kidney and ureteral stones. The Lithocut C-3000 is a low-cost device. There is no need for anaesthesia. The overall success rate after 3 months was 64% in 143 treatment sessions of 120 stones. For small stones (diameter < 10 mm), the success rate was 69% and for stones with a diameter > or = 10 mm, success was achieved in 60%. The treatment-associated morbidity was low. The Lithocut C-3000 device appears to be safe and effective, suitable for small centers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Bergen, Norway.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Daehlin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hellang
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Ulvik
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000628:therapy*